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Gassen Family History

Gassen Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Bavaria Hesse Rhineland Brandenburg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Gassen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gassen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gassen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Gassen families living in Surrey. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gassen's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Gassen families in 1891.
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What did your Gassen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gassen. 100% of Gassen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gassen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gassen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 451 immigration records available for the last name Gassen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gassen. For the veterans among your Gassen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gassen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gassen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gassen in 1962 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gassen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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